Our Mission Statement

For nearly 100 years Easterseals has been the indispensable resource for people and families challenged by disabilities. Now as America faces a broad range of new issues, we make a major positive life-changing difference in the lives of people and families facing today's disabilities. Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania provides exceptional programs and services, in 47 Pennsylvania counties, to ensure that people with disabilities or other special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.

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What can you do in January while sitting around the fire and staying warm? Start planning for the 5-18-19 Walk With Me event at Kennywood Park. Gather your family and REGISTER your TEAM today. And dream about the fun you will have as you kick off summer with this great event.

The Therapeutic Recreation Department wanted to remind you to get outside and have fun in the snow, no matter your ability! Our Adapted Snow Sports program gives people in Central Pennsylvania a chance to try something out of the “norm."

Our Disability Awareness Program originated as a result of our preschool integration program and has gained in popularity because it provides awareness for students in understanding classmates with diverse challenges. Click above to find out more.

Our Office Olympix is a local favorite, where area businesses, organizations or groups of friends put together a five-person team and compete for medals, trophies and prizes. The $200 registration fee/per team includes dinner, adult beverages, snacks & gifts for team members!

We are happy to introduce our new "SaturDay" Camp from November 2018 to February 2019 at various locations in York, Adams & Cumberland Counties. Sign up soon for these fun 9 to 5 Saturdays geared to kids with disabilities & special needs. Call Ginny @ 717-741-3891 for info.

Easterseals Western Division Services

Our Western Division offers a wide variety of programs and services for individuals living with disabilities or other special needs. Programs range from direct care to schooling programs to medical services. To learn more about the programs and services our Western Division offers, click “Go.”